Group Tax Accountant

Broster Buchanan are hiring for a Group Tax Accountant for well-known international brand.
 
This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, with some potential of going permanent or being extended at the end of the 12 months.
 
The position comes with a salary of circa £50k-£65k plus benefits package and is based in their Hertfordshire office, but supporting up to 3 days per week remote working.
 
The Position
 
Supporting the Head of Tax and Group Tax Manager, the Group Tax Accountant will be responsible for a varied tax role looking after both direct taxes and indirect taxes.
 
In addition to the compliance/reporting, this person will get involved in business partnering and dealing with tax queries from the business, and the role holder will work on a range of tax and finance projects.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Preparation and filing of corporation tax computations for UK and European entities
• Preparation and filing of UK and European VAT returns
• Support on employee taxes compliance
• Support Head of Tax on tax strategy work / tax planning
• Respond to tax queries from the business; Provide timely and accurate tax advice
• Co-ordinate with external tax advisors on international tax queries
• Ongoing tax process improvement work
• Support with ad-hoc tax projects

 
The company are looking for someone with EITHER direct tax / corporate tax experience OR indirect tax / VAT experience – This is because they are happy to provide training on either area if required.
 
It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for an in-house tax role with an instantly recognizable brand; Great for someone looking for their first role outside of practice, or equally for someone with prior industry experience who wants a role with a great team, a position with a good work/life balance, or a role that offers the chance to develop new skills.